CINCINNATI (June 11, 2013) - 75 years ago this week, Reds Hall of Fame pitcher Johnny Vander Meer threw backto-
back no-hitters, a feat that has never been duplicated by any other Major League
pitcher.

The first one came in an afternoon game against Boston at Crosley Field on June 11,
1938. Vander Meer struck out three and walked four in front of a sparse crowd. Because
the Crosley scoreboard did not have a column for hits, many in the crowd were not
even aware that Vander Meer had thrown a no-hitter.

The second one came five days later on June 15 in Brooklyn when the Reds faced
the Dodgers in the first night game at Ebbets Field, the first Major League night game
held outside of Cincinnati. The event was a star-studded affair with luminaries such as
track star Jesse Owens and Babe Ruth in attendance. An overflow crowd of 38,748
jammed into the ballpark.

The story of Vander Meer's remarkable achievement was a national sensation.

Seemingly overnight, everyone knew about "Double No-Hit" Johnny Vander Meer.
In honor of the 75th anniversary of Vander Meer's no-hitters, the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum is offering the
following events for fans:

An exhibit case on the 3rd floor of the Museum features rare Johnny Vander Meer artifacts from the National Baseball
Hall of Fame in Cooperstown and the Reds Museum's collections.

Fans can meet and take pictures with Reds Hall of Famer pitchers Jim Maloney and Tom Browning on Saturday,
June 15 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. With two no-hitters to his credit, Maloney is the only other pitcher besides Vander
Meer to throw more than one no-hitter in a Reds uniform. His first was on August 19, 1965 and the second came four
seasons later on April 30, 1969. Known as "Mr. Perfect," Browning tossed the only perfect game in Reds history on
Sept. 16, 1988. (No autographs, please.)

All fans attending the Reds vs. Brewers game on Sat. June 15 (4:10pm) will receive a free commemorative print
honoring the 75th anniversary of Vander Meer's back-to-back no-hitters.

During pregame ceremonies on June 15, Maloney and Browning will be honored, along with Reds starting pitcher
Homer Bailey, as members of the "Reds no-hitter club."

Special Vander Meer Back-to-Back Ticket Offer: Fans can purchase View Level tickets for only $15 to the Reds vs.
Brewers games on Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15: www.reds.com/tickets. (subject to availability)

Fans can find more information on Vander Meer's back-to-back no-hitters along with all 15 no-hitters in Reds history
at www.redsmuseum.org.

This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.